Who owns the trademark on the word Super Hero? After last week, NO ONE! This week on the show, Dr. Peter Coogan and Adam Adler, J.D. talk about the history of the trademark dispute and how Marvel and DC Comics lost control of the trademark just last week.

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Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre
Writer: Dr. Peter Coogan
Step into the extraordinary world of superheroes with 'Superhero: The Secret Origin of a Genre,' a masterful exploration by Peter Coogan. This book is not just a history but a deep analysis of the superhero genre, from its earliest incarnations to its modern-day prominence. Unravel the complex web of superhero conventions, from their extraordinary powers to iconic costumes and secret identities.

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ADAM ADLER, J.D. (BIO)

ESCAPE FROM THE LAW - A collection of Adam Adler's articles from The Escapist:

https://web.archive.org/web/20230322034743/https://www.escapistmagazine.com/category/escape-from-the-law/

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Major Spoilers Podcast #1095: Super Hero No More